Father’s Day 2025 | Father’s Day Essex
Sunday 15th June marks Father’s Day 2025! If you’ve been searching for what’s on this Father’s Day Essex, then look no further! This Father’s Day 2025, the team at Burnham Waters have you covered! We share some local ideas that are perfect, whether you are looking for ideas to take your dad out, or to be taken out yourself!
East Anglian Railway Museum: Father’s Day trains event
Got a train and railway fanatic in the family? Why not celebrate Father's Day with a visit to the East Anglian Railway Museum, and a ride on a train hauled by a real-life steam engine.
For Father’s Day 2025, you are invited you to join the team at the East Anglian Railway Museum for a special Steampunk Fair, hosted in conjunction with the League of Essexordinary Gentlemen!
There will be a special Steampunk Market, with a range of stalls in the new Exhibition Hall as well as outside on the events field.
This is a family friendly event with fun for all the family.
Treat your dad this Father’s day and enjoy unlimited steam and diesel train rides, as well as unlimited rides on the Miniature railway, and access to the museum and its exhibits.
For the kids there is a train themed playground and a play and picnic bus.
During the event, the museum will be open for you to look around the various buildings, trains, displays and exhibits. The heritage trains will also be running, hauled by one of the home fleet of steam locomotives.
Unlimited rides will start at 10:30am and run until 3pm. The museum opens at 10am and closes at 5pm.
Find out more about the event at East Anglian Railway Museum here.
Topsail Charters Cream Tea Cruise: Father’s Day 2025
Why not get out on the water this Father’s Day and enjoy a cream tea cruise!
Topsail Charters are offering a special two island cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Included within your trip is a delicious cream tea: a freshly baked scone with cream and jam, tea or coffee.
Boarding is at 2:15pm from Maldon.
Leaving the Quay, the barge heads down river past the Victorian Promenade Park; past the statue of Byrhtnoth guarding Maldon against marauding Vikings; Northey Island which is a bird reserve owned by the National Trust; Heybridge Basin, the entrance to the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal and to Osea Island before returning.
Find out more about the Topsail Charters Cream Tea Cruise here.
Brentwood Brewing Company
If you’re looking for what’s on in Essex this Father’s Day, then how about booking a brewery tour or experience day at the Brentwood Brewing Company. This Micro-Brewery based in Brentwood, is the perfect gateway into the art of brewing and serves both traditional and craft beers.
This is the ideal gift for someone with an interest in beer who wants to know a little more about the art of brewing. For £119 for a full day including a light lunch, you can get hands-on, making a beer yourself whilst gaining an understanding about the brewing process. Once the beer is ready, about a week later, you can collect 18 pints of the brew you helped to make.
This experience is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for up to four people at a time, so it is ideal for friends or family members to do together.
Find out more about the Brentwood Brewing Company experience days here.
Dedham Vale Vineyard Tours and Tasting
If wine is more your thing, then why not book a tour and tasting session at Colchester’s Dedham Vale Vineyard – tickets are available for Saturday 14th June 2025, if you are planning an early celebration!
Join the Vineyard Manager Mike at the stunning 40-acre estate and experience a guided tour through the vines, learn about the winemaking process, and sample four wines. A great way to experience the vineyard behind the scenes.
From vine to bottle, Mike's expert insights and passion for winemaking make this tour both engaging and educational.
The tasting session is informal and relaxed and features four of the vineyard's signature wines. Discover their unique flavours and characteristics while soaking in the beautiful surroundings.
Cap off your experience with (an optional) carefully prepared picnic, featuring delicious, locally-sourced food.
Find out more about Dedham Vale Vineyard Tours and Tasting here.
Father’s Day 2025: Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
If you are looking to stay local this Father’s Day, then here are a few of our suggestions for Father’s day in Burnham-on-Crouch.
The Oyster Smack Inn: three-course dinner
The Oyster Smack Inn is an independent restaurant (and hotel), renowned for serving locally sourced, home cooked, seasonal food accompanied by a warm, friendly service.
At The Oyster Smack Inn, they are offering a special, three-course Father’s Day menu between 12 and 8pm. Choose from either a traditional roast dinner, or a delicious array of seafood, ribs and steak followed by tempting treats to include sticky toffee pudding and warm chocolate brownie.
Take a look at the full Father’s Day 2025 menu here.
The Ship Inn
If you’re looking for things to do in Burnham-on-Crouch, we’d highly recommend The Ship Inn for a delicious meal and a bit of history! You’ll find The Ship Inn on Burnham’s High Street, opposite the Clock Tower. This pub has been a central feature and local favourite since the 1750s.
Fine food is served, alongside classic pub lunches, and a wide selection of drinks, including craft ales and cocktails in a rustic and relaxed setting. Produce is always fresh and also sourced locally, where possible! This pub and dining room has a reputation for seasonally inspired menus where everything is homemade.
Peaberries
If you are hoping for some nice weather and you are considering a picnic, why not -pre-order yourself a picnic and brunch box (£40) from local family-run cafe Peaberries? The box includes a delicious choice of bagels, salads, quiche, sausage rolls, cakes, fruit and more. Ideal for a special picnic lunch!
Find out more about the Peaberries picnic box here.
Get in touch with the team at Burnham Waters
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